Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, 6 miles from Braemar in Royal Deeside, Mar Lodge is a traditional Highland hunting retreat filled with rich wood panelling, antiques, and lots of stag heads! Surrounded by ancient forests, rolling glens, wild rivers, and rugged peaks, Mar Lodge Estate is an idyllic setting for your wedding. Initially built for the Duke and Duchess of Fife (Quee
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, 6 miles from Braemar in Royal Deeside, Mar Lodge is a traditional Highland hunting retreat filled with rich wood panelling, antiques, and lots of stag heads! Surrounded by ancient forests, rolling glens, wild rivers, and rugged peaks, Mar Lodge Estate is an idyllic setting for your wedding. Initially built for the Duke and Duchess of Fife (Queen Victoria’s granddaughter) in 1895, Mar Lodge is now an exclusive-use venue for up to 160, with self-catering accommodation for up to 45 guests. Mar Lodge Estate offers lots of flexible spaces for your wedding. Our team will be there to guide and support you, to help you create a bespoke day filled with personal touches and special moments Choose between the Drawing Room inside Mar Lodge, or an outside location on the estate, for your wedding ceremony. Enjoy a drinks reception in the principal rooms of the house, before sitting down to dinner. For smaller celebrations with up to 80 guests, the Craggan Room is the perfect space inside the Lodge. Alternatively, the Stag Ballroom offers a flexible and versatile space for weddings and can seat up to 160 guests for your wedding breakfast. With excellent acoustics and a sprung dance floor, you can end the day with a party to remember! The Lodge contains five apartments offering self-catering accommodation for up to 33 guests. With our bunkhouse accommodation sleeping 12, Mar Lodge Estate can accommodate a total of 45 guests. By hiring Mar Lodge for your wedding, you’re actively supporting the National Trust for Scotland’s vital conservation work. Your support allows us to continue to conserve and protect beautiful places like Mar Lodge Estate for future generations to enjoy. Thank you! Located in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen & Deeside, Mar Lodge Estate is a stunning landmark wedding venue, perfect for hosting unforgettable experiences.
Mar Lodge Estate, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen & Deeside, AB35 5YJ, Scotland
5.0 average from 18 reviews
Mar Lodge Estate was the perfect setting for our wedding day. We wanted a ceremony surrounded by nature beside a river, and the estate provided exactly that. The scenery was breathtaking and felt almost fairy-tale-like, with the sounds of the river and forest creating such a peaceful and magical…
Martin · 2026-05-29
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding experience at Mar Lodge! From start to finish, the team made our day absolutely magical. Every detail, from Friday night karaoke to Sunday’s BBQ and Highland Games, was full of laughter, fun, and unforgettable moments. The Lodge is astonishing, and…
Matilda · 2025-10-01
We recently got married at the stunning Mar Lodge estate. This was a dream venue for us and Louise, Sophie and all of the team made all our hopes and wishes a reality!! They were excellent to communicate with throughout the whole planning process and tended to our every need. This is a uni
Lynsey · 2025-09-30
As soon as we were engaged we knew Mar Lodge, Braemar was a contender. We visited the property first and decided it was the place we wanted to get married. There was no need to visit anywhere else. We chose a weekend to get married due to being able to have Mar Lodge for 3 nights. It gave us the…
Claire · 2025-08-08
Everything at Mar Lodge was perfect for our wedding day! The staff are amazing and so helpful in making the venue exactly how you want and the flexibility offered by the venue is unbelievable - there are absolutely no expectations and you can do whatever you want with the space. A huge plus is the…
Georgina · 2025-08-04
We genuinely could not have asked for anything more from both Louise and Sophie at Mar Lodge. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very at home, and yet at the same time, as VIPs, nothing was too much trouble for either of them. All of the attention to detail, help, and support on the…
Michael · 2025-07-19
We chose this place mainly due to our family connection here, but it was also the most affordable option for us as we were already planning on a very small wedding with a separate venue for our reception near our home. Our theme was of course nature based with lots of greens that fit perfectly into…
Carol · 2025-11-06
We had our wedding at Mar Lodge Estate in August. The grounds and the house are immaculately cared for. We rented two out of the four of the apartments in the main house; a 2 bedroom for us, and the large, multi-bedroom for our wedding guests. The rooms are spacious and most have bathrooms attached…
John · 2025-11-16
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